Infant Mortality Rates

Ohio has high maternal and infant mortality rates. A new Dayton-area project aims to build the case for saving lives by providing housing assistance.

The University of Dayton is awarding scholarships to doulas in the region, aiming to fight black infant and maternal mortality in the region.

Queens Village Cincinnati has awarded its Dayton chapter $20,000 to expand its services. The nonprofit addresses disparities in access to maternal and infant health care.

This month, several events in Dayton are shining a light on Black maternal and infant health. Activists and community members shared their stories and discussed solutions.

The University of Dayton has launched a Health Equity Fellowship and Health Equity Activation Think Tank to help address gaps in healthcare access in Dayton.

Ohio has ranked near the bottom of all the states when it comes to the number of babies who die in their first year of life. The state’s infant...

Montgomery County health officials are welcoming an influx of funding from the Ohio Department of Medicaid. The money is part of an effort to combat high…

Ohio has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. Gov. Mike DeWine has made reducing state infant deaths a top priority, calling for more…

Montgomery County has some of the highest rates of infant mortality in the country, and data show the problem is often related to premature birth and low…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rich Cordray brought his campaign to Cincinnati and Springfield Monday. In Hamilton County, he met with healthcare...

Montgomery County has some of the highest rates of infant mortality in the country. Data show the problem affects African Americans at all income and…

Death-certificate data analyzed by Montgomery County epidemiologists show African Americans experience significantly higher rates of infant mortality than…